MORE THAN ‘WISHFUL THINKING’.

Our last video generated a lot of positive feedback. It also prompted one to comment that it is ‘wishful thinking’ to suggest that virtues can solve gun violence in America.KEEP ON READING >

EASING THE PRESSURE OF PERFECTION.

Tens of thousands of students started college this month, taking another step higher on the ladder of success. As freshman eager to prove themselves, many will take a tragic fall.KEEP ON READING >

GOOD WITHOUT GOD?

The Pope’s visit to New York was exciting and uplifting. The City’s diverse population was united around his themes of caring, peace, tolerance and respect for the dignity and rights of others.KEEP ON READING >

THE WHAT, WHY AND HOW OF ‘GOODNESS’.

We all want our children to be good. However, we rarely explain to them WHAT being good means, WHY being good improves their lives, and most importantly, HOW to be good.KEEP ON READING >

THE INFLUENCE OF MASS MEDIA ON OUR KIDS.

Ever since the 1920’s when Hollywood seduced young people with glamorous portrayals of flappers and gangsters, the influence of media has been on the rise.KEEP ON READING >

LET’S HELP OUR KIDS MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICES.

The “V” Channel is developing creative ways to help parents inspire their kids to make the right choices.KEEP ON READING >

HOW TO BRING OUT THE SUPERHERO IN OUR KIDS.

Superheroes arouse the imagination and inspire kids. But can our children actually learn from them?KEEP ON READING >

MUCH MORE THAN KIDS’ STUFF.

The word “Awe” is most often used when referring to movie stars, rock and roll legends, and sports heroes.KEEP ON READING >

SPRING BREAK AS A TEACHABLE MOMENT.

I sound way too much like a nagging dad lately. You know, lecturing when I should converse.KEEP ON READING >

VIDEO BLOG: MICHAEL AND THE PINEWOOD DERBY.

A mother emails The “V” Channel about how her son learned the virtue of Purposefulness.KEEP ON READING >

DRUNK ON ST. PATRICK’S DAY.

My teenage son asked me why so many people get drunk on St. Patrick’s Day.KEEP ON READING >

PATIENCE LEADS TO A SUPER BOWL RINGMario Manningham, wide receiver for the New York Giants, was not having the best year.

FORGIVENESS… ONLY IN FANTASYLAND?

I thought, “Wow, someone is fine with taking years off their life, just to hold a grudge?”KEEP ON READING >

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As we raise additional funding we’ll produce new content and improve our website. Our goal is to build a world-class online destination and social media network offering ‘virtuous edutainment’ for viewing at home, in school, and on mobile devices.

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Special thanks to The Family Virtues Guide, by Linda Kavelin Popov with Dr. Dan Popov Ph.D., and John Kavelin, and The Virtues Project, a global grassroots initiative to inspire the practice of virtues in everyday life.